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Guardian journalist investigates 'AI psychosis' phenomenon in the US
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Guardian journalist investigates 'AI psychosis' phenomenon in the US

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Guardian journalist Michael Safi investigates the phenomenon of 'AI psychosis' in the US, where hundreds believe they have made extraordinary scientific discoveries or spiritual awakenings through AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini.

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Hundreds of people worldwide believe they have made extraordinary scientific discoveries or experienced spiritual awakenings through AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini, a phenomenon labeled 'AI psychosis'.

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Across the world, hundreds of people have come to believe they have made extraordinary scientific discoveries with AI chatbots such as ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini. Others say their AI has ‘awakened’, or is leading them to a higher spiritual realm. The Guardian journalist Michael Safi begins investigating a phenomenon labelled ‘AI psychosis’, travelling to the US to meet two people who have been on weird journeys with their chatbots

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  • Michael Safi's investigation will lead to a published report detailing personal accounts of AI psychosis in the US.

    Very likely · Within weeks

Open Questions

  • What specific claims are individuals making about their AI interactions?
  • How widespread is this phenomenon globally?
  • What psychological or social factors contribute to AI psychosis?
  • Are there any documented cases of harm resulting from these beliefs?

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This article was originally published by Guardian UK.

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